While you shouldn't take medical advice over the internet, I have so say that Zepbound has been a game changer for me. It seems to be working quite well and I have minimal side effects. It is a good option!
@@gatheringplace4239 Not really. I was concerned about feeling sick so I really made sure to pace myself with eating. Been on it for 10 months. Pretty much the worst side effect is feeling really gassy sometimes, usually 30 hours after taking the medication (weird, I know). I have never taken any over the counter medication, but it could help. Pretty much, I feel like I ate a big meal most of the day. If you listen to your body, you should be ok.
I appreciate you making these videos both for the education and the stigma that occurs with being overweight as it is such a complex issue. I’m a therapist and would like to also offer feedback re the comments on breastfeeding. If it’s research that suggests this can lead to obesity just say that. Instead the implication is mothers who bottle feed are forcing the full amount on their babies promoting a “clean your plate mentality”. I don’t think this is always true. I couldn’t breast feed due to medication interactions. But I didn’t prop my kid’s bottle up to drain into their mouth and leave them in a corner while I did other things. It was an interactive experience where I watched hunger cues such as pulling away, etc. I was breastfed and I’m overweight and take Zepbound. My adult children were bottle fed and are both skinny. Thankfully they didn’t grow up in a home that led to complex PTSD and depression, which according to Medscape, leads to sleep disturbance and binge eating. I know it was a small part of your presentation but society makes women feel defective because they bottle feed, when like obesity, it’s a complex issue and doesn’t mean the parent automatically becomes a formula pusher.
I started Zepbound. But I started off with slow digestion before the medication and I find that I am hungrier on the medication. Is this normal? I just finished my first month dosage at 2.5 and my doctor is going to move me to 5.0 to see if that helps.
Anthem Blue Cross PPO refuses to include any of these medications for weight loss. My cardiologist, endocrinologist, and internal medicine doctors all have written to the insurance company due to the medical necessity and it was flat-out rejected by Anthem Blue Cross PPO.
Tip just be you. If I wer a Doctor I would just speak from my heart, no paper, no i pad, computer, nothing i would just talk to people from my heart and tell them exactly what it is they must do to loose the weight from taking medications, ETC. Because when you are speaking to others and being honest and showing compassion as well and understanding,you have a better chance of getting others attention. Because honestly i like to speak or get advice from A Doctor who is really being and showing compassion understanding, and humility.
I just paid $1124 for my first month of Zepbound. My insurance does not cover weight loss drugs. I am budgeting for this medication for at least 6 months .
@@liisabjork76 Amble is a compound choice. They work just as well if not better. That’s the route I was going to take if I couldn’t get approved. It’s 299$ for what your getting now
I feel like I’m not loosing weight fast enough on Zepound. My doctor started at the lowest dosage I think it was 2.5, now she slowly advanced me to 7.5 and I’m just not seeing the results like other people. I don’t have diabetes but I do have HPB, which we’ve been trying to get down for years. Any recommendations or suggestions? I started in Dec and have only seen an approximately 10 lb weight loss
I started Zepbound 3 days ago. I literally have NO appetite at all. I know this will “jerk” the weight off. What I’m worried about though. Is if I fast like this. Will it make me sick?
Did you start taking it and were there any side affects? Took me a month and going back and forth with the the Doctors office, pharmacy and insurance to finally get it paid for. Total nightmare but excited to finally be on it. Only trying to lose 50 pounds. Spent my whole life thin but once I hit 50 has been impossible to keep weight off.
That is exactly what I do! I take mine Friday evenings. Honestly, I probably was more scared than I needed to be and sometimes taking it on Fridays can mess up my weekend when most of the good food is around :). You should do whatever feels right for you, but its smart thinking to do it on the weekend.
Dude, if you want your videos to explode in views... relax and act like you are talking to a friend or family member and STOP with the teleprompter, your eyes frozen to it freaks people out. 30 seconds in I felt like you were at gun point telling us things, and that's not a good vibe and it explains why you have no subs or views. You said you are a Dr... so chill and have fun with it, tell people what you know off the cuff after research and personal. I am going to try zepbound and that's how I found your video.
@@balzoemg8415 How do people get better if they don't know? Like telling someone their breath stinks. It may be rude or offensive, but secretly they like knowing so they can fix it. No therapy needed here. How about yourself?
Appreciate the condensed info. I’m starting zepbound in a few days. 4.5 years post vsg
While you shouldn't take medical advice over the internet, I have so say that Zepbound has been a game changer for me. It seems to be working quite well and I have minimal side effects. It is a good option!
@@AnthonyJMurph Thank you! That’s encouraging!!
Did you become nauseous?
@@gatheringplace4239 Not really. I was concerned about feeling sick so I really made sure to pace myself with eating. Been on it for 10 months. Pretty much the worst side effect is feeling really gassy sometimes, usually 30 hours after taking the medication (weird, I know). I have never taken any over the counter medication, but it could help. Pretty much, I feel like I ate a big meal most of the day. If you listen to your body, you should be ok.
I appreciate you making these videos both for the education and the stigma that occurs with being overweight as it is such a complex issue. I’m a therapist and would like to also offer feedback re the comments on breastfeeding. If it’s research that suggests this can lead to obesity just say that. Instead the implication is mothers who bottle feed are forcing the full amount on their babies promoting a “clean your plate mentality”. I don’t think this is always true. I couldn’t breast feed due to medication interactions. But I didn’t prop my kid’s bottle up to drain into their mouth and leave them in a corner while I did other things. It was an interactive experience where I watched hunger cues such as pulling away, etc. I was breastfed and I’m overweight and take Zepbound. My adult children were bottle fed and are both skinny. Thankfully they didn’t grow up in a home that led to complex PTSD and depression, which according to Medscape, leads to sleep disturbance and binge eating. I know it was a small part of your presentation but society makes women feel defective because they bottle feed, when like obesity, it’s a complex issue and doesn’t mean the parent automatically becomes a formula pusher.
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I started Zepbound. But I started off with slow digestion before the medication and I find that I am hungrier on the medication. Is this normal? I just finished my first month dosage at 2.5 and my doctor is going to move me to 5.0 to see if that helps.
Anthem Blue Cross PPO refuses to include any of these medications for weight loss. My cardiologist, endocrinologist, and internal medicine doctors all have written to the insurance company due to the medical necessity and it was flat-out rejected by Anthem Blue Cross PPO.
Anthem will prove their other brand Mounjaro which is the type 2 diabetes drug that got reclassified Zepound for weight lose.
Tried and Anthem Blue Cross PPO denied both Zembound and Mounjara. @@giabaonguyen2735
I just started paying $550 for Zepbound shot 28 days.I have Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO 2-17-24 insurance will not cover it
@@brianebert6770This is reasonable, however, for the past 12 days, Zepbound no longer process the coupons for you to pay $550.
Aetna too😢
Tip just be you. If I wer a Doctor I would just speak from my heart, no paper, no i pad, computer, nothing i would just talk to people from my heart and tell them exactly what it is they must do to loose the weight from taking medications, ETC. Because when you are speaking to others and being honest and showing compassion as well and understanding,you have a better chance of getting others attention. Because honestly i like to speak or get advice from A Doctor who is really being and showing compassion understanding, and humility.
I just paid $1124 for my first month of Zepbound. My insurance does not cover weight loss drugs. I am budgeting for this medication for at least 6 months .
Why don’t you take the compounded version? It’s a quarter of the price.
@@balzoemg8415 no one mentioned it. I will be doing a video chat tonight with my doctor and ask. Is the compound equally effective?
Download the prescription card $550 out of pocket!
Wow.
@@liisabjork76 Amble is a compound choice. They work just as well if not better. That’s the route I was going to take if I couldn’t get approved. It’s 299$ for what your getting now
I feel like I’m not loosing weight fast enough on Zepound. My doctor started at the lowest dosage I think it was 2.5, now she slowly advanced me to 7.5 and I’m just not seeing the results like other people. I don’t have diabetes but I do have HPB, which we’ve been trying to get down for years. Any recommendations or suggestions? I started in Dec and have only seen an approximately 10 lb weight loss
Has your eating habits changed as a result? Do you exercise?
Same here
I started Zepbound 3 days ago. I literally have NO appetite at all. I know this will “jerk” the weight off. What I’m worried about though. Is if I fast like this. Will it make me sick?
Nope fasting is perfectly ok
How are you feeling?
My first week was like this too, I almost had to force myself to eat- it should ease up a bit on that front
I just got prescribed this and am afraid to start because of the side affects.
Did you start taking it and were there any side affects? Took me a month and going back and forth with the the Doctors office, pharmacy and insurance to finally get it paid for. Total nightmare but excited to finally be on it. Only trying to lose 50 pounds. Spent my whole life thin but once I hit 50 has been impossible to keep weight off.
Diarrhea bad every week for 2 to 3 days after shot
@@dianelengyel568hoping for no nausea
Should I wait until the wekend to try it? Meaning should i not do it during the week because i may have side affects at work etc.
That is exactly what I do! I take mine Friday evenings. Honestly, I probably was more scared than I needed to be and sometimes taking it on Fridays can mess up my weekend when most of the good food is around :). You should do whatever feels right for you, but its smart thinking to do it on the weekend.
The cost is not something I can sustain for more than two months
Hey Brian!
Dude, if you want your videos to explode in views... relax and act like you are talking to a friend or family member and STOP with the teleprompter, your eyes frozen to it freaks people out. 30 seconds in I felt like you were at gun point telling us things, and that's not a good vibe and it explains why you have no subs or views. You said you are a Dr... so chill and have fun with it, tell people what you know off the cuff after research and personal. I am going to try zepbound and that's how I found your video.
Definitely still learning! I appreciate the feedback
@cranbers Go see a therapist
@@balzoemg8415 How do people get better if they don't know? Like telling someone their breath stinks. It may be rude or offensive, but secretly they like knowing so they can fix it. No therapy needed here. How about yourself?
@cranbers Do you see anyone else in the comments complaining…NO! You’re the only one who has an issue with the video. You must be young
New subbie 🙋🏽♀️love your channel . Great info ❤️keep up the good work
I just got prescribed this and am afraid to start because of the side affects.